Gun Violence
Philadelphia father killed while holding his son on the front porch of his Kensington home
Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in this case.
13 hours ago
Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder
Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder.
1 day ago
Law enforcement had previous warning about teen suspect in deadly Georgia high school shooting
The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, the agency said.
2 days ago
A 14-year-old student fatally shot 4 people in a rampage at a Georgia high school, officials say
At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were taken to hospitals with injuries.
3 days ago
Philly school district sued over Nicolas Elizade’s killing
The mother of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed after a high school football scrimmage in Roxborough is suing the School District of Philadelphia in federal court.
2 weeks ago
One thief says she stole 500,000 bullets because security was lax. For 18 months, the retailer has fought a state subpoena seeking loss-prevention records.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:49Rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang ‘YBC’ shot dead in Olney: Sources
Sources have identified the victim as Abdul Vicks, a well-known rapper affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC).
2 weeks ago
Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event
Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.
3 weeks ago
Jury finds man guilty of sending 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock
Both sides at the trial agreed that the teen walked into a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles in 2022 and shot the Philly rapper while robbing him of his jewelry.
1 month ago
Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural projects
The state crime and delinquency agency funded a new mural in Fitler Square. It is the first of six murals designed by children.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.
1 month ago
Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says
The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter.
1 month ago
Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident
Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.
1 month ago
Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.
1 month ago
Pa. Congressman Mike Kelly chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania are also on the task force.
1 month ago